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Kenny Loggins to be
Inducted Into Hollywood's Rockwalk
February 20, 2007
Jensen Communications
NEWS & PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007
WHO: There are certain voices in popular music that can be
identified as soon a song starts. Kenny Loggins possesses
such a voice, and for the past three decades he has led his
fans on a creative journey that’s encompassed numerous
hit singles and more then twelve albums exceeding platinum
status. One of the earliest highlights of Loggins’ career
was a publishing deal that placed four of his songs on a 1970
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band LP including the Billboard-charting
“House at Pooh Corner.” Loggins went on to form
Loggins & Messina with Jim Messina, who’d played
with Buffalo Springfield and Poco. Loggins & Messina went
on to become one of pop music’s classic duos and an
era-defining act. Their partnership ultimately produced five
original studio albums, a covers collection, a greatest hits
disc and two live albums. Before disbanding in ’76 their
hits included; “Vahevala,” “My Music,”
“Angry Eyes,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,”
and “A Love Song.” Loggins then went on to even
greater success on his own. His solo debut, 1977’s Celebrate
Me Home, was a platinum Billboard Top 40 album whose title
track is one of his best love ballads. The follow up, Nightwatch,
delivered the Top 5 hit “Whenever I Call Your ‘Friend’,”
as well as Loggins’ version of “What A Fool Believes,”
which won a GRAMMY for Song of the Year. His next album, Keep
the Fire, netted another GRAMMY, 1980’s Best Male Pop
Vocal Honor for “This Is It.” Loggins also reigned
as one of the most successful movie theme song composers of
his era, with hits including “I’m Alright”
(Caddyshack), “Danger Zone” (Top Gun), “Nobody’s
Fool” (Caddyshack II) and the Oscar-nominated “Footloose”
(Footloose). His latest album, 2007’s How About Now
brings Loggins home to the soulful, roots-centric singer-songwriter
tradition that first made him a household name. With Loggins
in peak vocal form, 11 of How About Now’s 12 original
selections came to life during a period of personal transition
for Loggins. Writing in the first person about things that
mattered to him the most, this album is a hook-heavy, uptempo
instant classic that naturally plays to his strengths both
as a songwriter and vocalist
WHAT: Kenny Loggins will be inducted into
Hollywood’s RockWalk the only sidewalk gallery dedicated
to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact
and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of Rock
‘n’ Roll, Blues and R&B. His handprints and
signature will reside alongside other equally accomplished
musicians and innovators such as Eric Clapton,
Carlos Santana, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Bonnie Raitt,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Brian
Wilson, Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker and
Earth Wind & Fire among numerous others.
WHERE: Hollywood’s RockWalk
7425 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7 at NOON.
*This event is FREE and OPEN to the public
"I'm excited to be releasing my new solo album exclusively
with Target & 180 Music as it's a chance to reach millions
of music lovers and be a part of such a trusted brand,"
commented Loggins.
Target has long been known as an innovative company whose
primary goal is to meet the ongoing needs of their valued
"guests." To that end, Target has formed a strategic
alliance with 180 Music to create an exclusive line of adult
contemporary music called The Spotlight Music Series. How
About Now, a Feature Series release, will be hitting store
shelves in all 1,449 Target stores nationwide. You'll find
it in "Spotlight End-caps," for $9.99.
MEDIA RSVP: Heather Lewandoski
hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com
CONTACTS: Maureen O’Connor/Heather Lewandoski
Rogers & Cowan
310-854-8116/8147
moconnor@rogersandcowan.com
hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com
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